CM Fadnavis Farmer Fund Row: 100 Cr Collected, 75K Disbursed? CMO Clarifies.

• RTI revealed only ₹75,000 disbursed to farmers from ₹100 crore collected in CM's relief fund in October, sparking controversy.
• CMO refuted the claim, stating the October figure was misleading and incorrect, and an inquiry into the false information is underway.
• CMO clarified that ₹61.51 crore was distributed from the CM's relief fund between October and December, not just ₹75,000 in October.
• CMO added that over ₹14,000 crore has been directly deposited into farmers' accounts through special packages, with the process ongoing.

Why It Matters: Controversy over farmer aid fund disbursement raises questions about government transparency.